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Iola, TX
City in Grimes County, Texas.
Population
372
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
361
ZIP codes
0
Iola and its ZIP codes
Iola at a glance
- Iola is about 3.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Iola, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grimes County. PPP loans are for Iola.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,340
8,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $6,994 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Iola, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
197
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 37°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iola, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Iola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BediasCity | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| KurtenTown | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Wixon ValleyCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| ShiroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| BryanCity | 18 mi | 55.3 |
| NormangeeTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| College StationCity | 19 mi | 51.2 |
| AndersonCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| RichardsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Hilltop LakesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.5 |
| Lake BryanCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.6 |
| MidwayCity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| NavasotaCity | 26 mi | 8.3 |
| LeonaCity | 27 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iola, TX in?
- Iola is in Grimes County, Texas.
- What is the population of Iola, TX?
- About 372 people live in Iola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iola?
- Nearby places include Bedias (7.5 mi), Kurten (12 mi), Wixon Valley (15 mi), Madisonville (16 mi), Shiro (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023